Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Gaja Capital Business Book Prize Announces 2025 Shortlist
Imagine a special contest for books about business in India.
This contest, called the Gaja Capital Business Book Prize, just announced which books made it to the final list for 2025.
These books aren't just about money; they tell stories about how smart ideas, good leadership, and perseverance help businesses and the country grow.
The books talk about how the government can help the country improve, how a small paint company became super famous, and the life of an important engineer who helped build India's infrastructure.
They also cover how a jewelry brand became trusted and popular, and the secrets behind starting and growing new companies.
A group of smart people, like business leaders and economists, are on the jury.
They will pick one book as the winner later this year, which comes with a big prize.
This award celebrates books that show how businesses are a big part of India's journey and future.
The Gaja Capital Business Book Prize 2025 shortlist has been announced, recognizing impactful business writing in India.
The prize celebrates books that explore enterprise, policy, and leadership's role in India's growth, balancing rigor with reflection.
Shortlisted books cover diverse topics including state-led development, the rise of a major paint brand, infrastructure engineering, a leading jewelry brand, and the startup ecosystem.
The jury, chaired by Manish Sabharwal, highlighted the selection's focus on imagination, resilience, leadership, and character in driving progress.
The winner, to be announced later this year, will receive a prize of ₹20 lakhs, celebrating writing that situates business within India's broader economic and social context.
- Who
- Gaja Capital and a jury of industry leaders
- What
- Announced the shortlist for the 2025 Business Book Prize, featuring books on governance, infrastructure, brands, and startups.
- When
- The shortlist has been released; the winner will be announced later this year.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To recognize authors who explore how enterprise, policy, and leadership shape India's progress, going beyond numbers to capture the people and institutions behind economic transformation.
- Prize Name
- Gaja Capital Business Book Prize
- Award Year
- 2025
- Number of Years Awarded
- Seventh Year
- Prize Purse
- ₹20 Lakhs
- Established
- 2019
- Founder of Gaja Capital
- Gopal Jain, Ranjit Shah, and Imran Jafar